Major earthquake hits Panama
A powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck central Panama, collapsing buildings and roads and injuring at least 27 people, although no deaths were reported.…
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Panama Supreme Court ruling
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Panama Supreme Court ruling.
Courts empowered to probe withdrawals from deceased clients’ bank accounts
Creditors, the court said, must file their claims before the probate court rather than independently taking estate assets to settle their claims.
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SC: Banks must explain withdrawals from deceased clients' accounts
The Supreme Court has ruled that banks must justify withdrawals from deceased clients' accounts, emphasizing the authority of probate courts in safeguarding…
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19 contenders eye Supreme Court vacancy
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is set to conduct public interviews for eight candidates vying for the Supreme Court Associate Justice post, with sessions…
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Duterte camp to take P73-M COA disallowance to SC
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SC eases rules for recognition of foreign divorce
The Supreme Court simplifies the process for Filipinos seeking judicial recognition of foreign divorces, removing the need to prove applicable foreign laws and…
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A lower threshold for conviction
Mr. Marcos and his allies now know exactly how close they are to eliminating their most formidable political rival in 2028.
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Supreme Court, Provincial Government to construct new Hall of Justice in Bulacan
The Supreme Court and Provincial Government of Bulacan join forces to construct a modern Hall of Justice, enhancing judicial services and access to justice for…
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OSG asks SC to reject bid to stop BSKE postponement
The Office of the Solicitor General urges the Supreme Court to reject a petition challenging the postponement of Barangay and SK Elections to November 2028,…
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SC reinstates arrest warrant vs World Balance heir in ₱1.88-B shabu case
The Supreme Court reinstates the P1.88-billion drug case against World Balance heir Bernard Lu Chong, reversing the Court of Appeals' dismissal and ordering…
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SC delegation visits Fortinet HQ for cybersecurity, AI talks
A Supreme Court delegation, led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, visited Fortinet HQ in California to discuss AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure…
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JBC sets 13 October deadline for chief justice applications
The Judicial and Bar Council has set 31 October as the deadline for applications and nominations for the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, as the race…
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Gatchalian: SC decision affirms Senate majority's 3 June takeover from Cayetano-led faction 'constitutional'
Senate President Win Gatchalian welcomed the Supreme Court decision upholding the validity of the June 3 session that installed him in the Senate's top post,…
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SC: Manufactured charcoal not a forest product under forestry law
The Supreme Court upholds the dismissal of a charcoal transport case, ruling manufactured wood charcoal is not a forest product under the Revised Forestry Code.
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Supreme Court dismissal reinforces impeachment court independence — Tongol
Supreme Court dismisses petitions challenging the Senate impeachment court’s 23 September ruling on the conviction threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte.
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